How are homes heated in Muhlenberg Township, PA?

Name: Heating fuel in Muhlenberg Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muhlenberg Township, used by 59.5% (±4.7 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.4% heat with electricity.

16.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 59.5% (±4.7 points)
Electricity: 14.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 16.2%

Heating fuel in Muhlenberg Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Muhlenberg Township	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Utility gas	59.5% (±4.7 points)	42.3%	51.3%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	16.2% (±3.6 points)	22.9%	14.0%	3.9%
Electricity	14.4% (±3.3 points)	22.9%	25.3%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	5.3% (±2.7 points)	7.0%	5.1%	4.9%
Wood	2.7% (±3.1 points)	2.7%	2.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.4 points)	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.9%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.3% (±1.3 points)	0.5%	0.5%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Muhlenberg Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Berks County (22.9%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (14.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Muhlenberg Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Berks County (22.9%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (25.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Muhlenberg Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Muhlenberg Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Muhlenberg Township	—	14.4% (±3.3 points)	—
Laureldale	0.7 mi	14.1% (±5.8 points)	Not measurably different
Alsace Township	3.6 mi	18.5% (±7.1 points)	Not measurably different
Lower Alsace Township	3.7 mi	5.9% (±4.4 points)	Lower
Bern Township	3.8 mi	19.2% (±6.7 points)	Not measurably different
Reading	3.9 mi	28.2% (±2.1 points)	Higher
Ontelaunee Township	4.0 mi	14.6% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Leesport	4.1 mi	40.6% (±8.2 points)	Higher
Blandon	4.2 mi	12.9% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lower Alsace Township, PA (5.9%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reading, PA (28.2%), Leesport, PA (40.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Berks County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
54	Lower Alsace Township	20.6% (±7.0 points)
55	Caernarvon Township (Berks County)	20.5% (±7.1 points)
56	Lower Heidelberg Township	19.0% (±9.0 points)
57	Exeter Township (Berks County)	18.9% (±3.4 points)
58	Mohnton	17.3% (±6.5 points)
59	Womelsdorf	16.3% (±11.4 points)
60	Muhlenberg Township	16.2% (±3.6 points)
61	Laureldale	16.1% (±5.5 points)
62	Birdsboro	14.5% (±5.4 points)
63	Reading	14.0% (±1.5 points)
64	Maidencreek Township	13.9% (±4.3 points)
65	Mount Penn	13.3% (±6.2 points)
66	Amity Township (Berks County)	12.7% (±3.2 points)

Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Muhlenberg Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Fox Chase, Hyde Park (community), Muhlenberg Park, Riverview Park, South Temple, Temple.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Muhlenberg Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in Muhlenberg Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Muhlenberg Township, used by 59.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Muhlenberg Township heat with oil?

16.2% (±3.6 points) of occupied homes in Muhlenberg Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Muhlenberg Township have electric heat?

14.4% (±3.3 points) of occupied homes in Muhlenberg Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Muhlenberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Muhlenberg township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:52200, in state:42 county:011).

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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